Kenyatta “K.D.” Duncan, 48, of Columbia, KY died Monday, February 27, 2023 at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, KY. He was born December 17, 1974 in Burkesville, KY. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Phillip Owen Carey and his step-father, Jim Henry Smith. 

Kenyatta was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist church, a graduate of Adair County High School where he excelled in all sports, was an accomplished welder and an excellent cook, most recently working at OK Country Cooking.

SURVIVORS:

His mother: Irene Duncan of Columbia, KY

His wife: Jenny Duncan of Liberty, KY

4 children: Avery Duncan (Tabitha) and Noah Duncan both of Liberty, KY; Darby Duncan-Fuqua (Nick) of Smiths Grove, KY and Kaylin Duncan of Columbia, KY

1 brother: James D. Smith of Columbia, KY

2 grandchildren: Owen Isaiah and Nicholas Fuqua (and expecting his 3rd grandchild)

2 life-long friends (who were like brothers): Ed Colon and Clint Maggard

Several uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends

Funeral Service: Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 12:00pmCT at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home

Burial: Forest Lawn Cemetery

Visitation: After 10:00 A.M. Thursday

Casket Bearers: Clint Maggard, Ed Colon, Davey Green, Jason Green, Aiden Smith, Cameron Thomas, Logan Thomas, Doug Dudley

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mary Josephine Hopper, 76, of the Salem Community, passed from this life to her eternal home on Sunday, February 26, 2023. She was born December 31, 1946 in Eli, a daughter of the late Irvin and Ilith Coffey Whittle.  

She married Lowell Hopper on October 19, 1963. There were two children born to their union.

Mary Jo was a member of Clear Springs Baptist Church where she led Wednesday night children’s services. She loved her church family and cherished the “after Sunday Night service business meetings” held every Sunday night. Mary Jo loved to garden and enjoyed cooking and sewing. She put her many talents to use when she and Lowell would work together, building churches with the Carpenters for Christ. Mary Jo was a Christian lady who loved every one she met.

SURVIVORS:

Her husband of 60 years: Lowell Hopper

1 son: Mark Hopper of Salem

1 daughter: Becky Hopper of Salem

3 brothers: Larry (Lillian) Whittle of Russell Springs, Estes (Donna) Whittle of Stanford, and Frankie (Rose) Whittle of Covington

2 sisters: Nellie (David) Gaskin of Russell Springs and Donna Sue Goodin of Knifley

Sister-in-law: Neat Whittle of Gallatin, Tennessee

Along with her parents, Mary Jo was preceded in death by her brother, Bobby Whittle.

Funeral Service: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 1:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Joe Gosser and Bro. Lloyd Hopper officiating

Interment: Salem Cemetery

Visitation: After 11:00amCT on Wednesday

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gideons International for Bible placement. 

Pallbearers: Rick Whittle, Brent Hopper, David Whittle, James Johnson, Larry Bennett and Daris Bennett

Arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home.  

An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.

Lucille Harden, 78, of Columbia, KY passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Hosparus Inpatient Care Center in Louisville, KY. She was born in Illinois on June 2, 1944, to the late Otto and Dorothy Wright Catron. 

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Don E. Harden; a son, Jack Catron; and two siblings: Jimmy and Joyce Catron.

Mrs. Harden was a member of the Columbia Church of Christ and enjoyed shopping, flower gardening and spending time with her family and her best friend Ida Doss.

SURVIVORS:

Daughter-in-law: Karen Catron of Columbia, KY

1 grandson: Brandon Catron of Columbia, KY

2 sisters: Audrey Bardin of Columbia, KY and Frances Johnson of Poland, IN

Several nieces & nephews

Funeral Service: Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 11:00amCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home 

Burial: Chestnut Grove Cemetery

Visitation: Monday from 4:00-8:00pmCT and Tuesday morning at the funeral home

Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Truesdell A. Meece, 100, passed away peacefully at his home in New Winchester, Hendricks County, Indiana on February 23, 2023. He was born January 30, 1923 in Eli (Russell County) KY to the late Avery and Lora Effie (Foley) Meece. 

He was a lifelong, avid farmer who was never more at home than when working the fields or tending his cattle. After moving to Indiana in the early 1950s, True worked for P. R. Mallory as a tool and die maker and estimator.  He was later employed by Naval Avionics where he retired as a shop supervisor. True never retired from farming. 

For True, there was no greater treasure than his wife, Ethel (Chapman) Meece whom he married December 23, 1944 in Russell County, KY.  The two eventually settled in New Winchester, Indiana where together they owned and operated T & E Registered Angus Cattle Farms. Ethel was his love, his life and his joy for 55 years until her passing in 1999.

SURVIVORS:

1 brother: Avery Roger Meece (Mary Ellen) of Noblesville, Indiana and his loving and devoted niece, Charlene Harris, of Russell Springs, Kentucky.  

Many nieces, nephews & extended family

Along with his parents and wife, True was preceded in death by his sisters: Afteel Dayette Smith (Charles Bascum), Isla Gladys Smith (Ernest) and a brother, Dwight Cromwell Meece (Doris).

Visitation: Sunday, February 26, 2023 from 4:00pm-7:00pmET at Whitestone Christian Church in Coatesville, Indiana

Funeral Service: Monday, February 27, 2023 at at 1:00pmCT at the Parksridge Church of God in Russell Springs, KY with Bro. Billy Silverman officiating

Visitation: Monday from 12:00pm-1:00pmCT at the church

Burial: Parksridge Cemetery

The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Intrepid Hospice whose kindness, professionalism and guidance assured  True’s peaceful journey home to his heavenly Father.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Hendricks County Senior Services, 1201 Sycamore Lane, Danville, Indiana.

Helton & Harris Funeral Home of Danville, Indiana and Bernard Funeral Home of Russell Springs of Russell Springs, KY are in charge of arrangements.
 

James Keith Dunbar, 55, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Russell County Hospital following an extended illness. He was born November 12, 1967 in Wanamaker, Indiana, the son of the late James “Jimmy” Dunbar and Nelda Sullivan Dunbar who survives.  

Keith was a past employee of Fruit of the Loom in Jamestown and had worked for over 20 years at Stephens Pipe and Steel. 

SURVIVORS:

1 daughter: Erynn Elisabeth Dunbar of Jefferson, Georgia

His mother: Nelda Dunbar of Russell Springs

1 brother & sister-in-law: J. Kendell and Ellie Dunbar of Jefferson, Georgia

Special nephew: David Alexander Dunbar of Jefferson, Georgia

The Dunbar family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the college fund for Erynn Dunbar, c/o Bernard Funeral Home, P.O. Box 308, Russell Springs, KY 42642.

Arrangements for James Keith Dunbar are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.

Irvin Ray Claywell, 82, of Columbia, KY passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 at the Frankfort Regional Medical Center in Frankfort, KY. He was born in Breeding, KY on April 15, 1940 to the late Otis and Ruby Branham Claywell.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Watson Claywell; a stepson, Raymond Watson; and a brother, Lyman Claywell.

Mr. Claywell was a member of the Hadley Community Church. He was an avid University of Kentucky sports fan and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

SURVIVORS:

3 children: Gina Schaal (Brandon) of Columbia, KY, Wade Claywell of The Colony, TX and Michael Claywell (Jan) of Lewisville, TX

7 grandchildren: Elizabeth Colley, Matthew Lee (Shelbee), Tanner Claywell (Caitlin), Tonya Rapp (Ben), Jessica Claywell, Claudia Perez (James), and Joseph Claywell

7 great-grandchildren (& one on the way)

5 siblings: Lyla Kimbler of Oklahoma, Elaine Replogle of Ohio, Doyle Claywell (Mary Elizabeth) of North Carolina, Leon Claywell (Margaret) of Bardstown, KY, and Janice Tudor of Ohio

Several nieces & nephews

Funeral Service: Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 11:00amCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Elbert Hadley officiating

Burial: Fudge Cemetery

Visitation: Friday from 4:00-8:00pmCT and Saturday morning until time for the service at the funeral home

Pallbearers: Joseph Claywell, Tanner Claywell, Brandon Schaal, Rich West, Scott West, Ben Rapp, and Lucas Hadley

Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Lucian Lilburn Reynolds, 81, of Nancy, KY passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. He was born February 24, 1941 in the Meadow Creek community of Wayne County, a son of the late Knarvel and Dosha Mae Morrow Reynolds.
 

Lucian was a self-taught auto mechanic who loved building and racing racecars. He also enjoyed gardening and working on his property. 

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Violet Russell of Russell Springs

2 daughters: Deanna (Anthony) Coyle of Greensburg, Indiana and Dorcus Reynolds-Young of Columbus, Ohio

9 grandchildren & 8 great-grandchildren

1 brother: Donald (Sue) Reynolds of Monticello

In addition to his parents, Lucian was preceded in death by one son, Charles E. Reynolds; one great-grandchild, Drayden Keith Collins and ten brothers & sisters. 

Per Lucian’s wishes, cremation rites were honored by Bernard Funeral Home. 

A private family service will be held at a later date with inurnment to follow in McBeath Cemetery. 
 

The family requests that donations of sympathy be made to Hospice of Lake Cumberland, 100 Parkway Drive, Somerset, Kentucky 42503. 

Arrangements for have been entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.

John “Jack” Garrett, 89, of Columbia, KY passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on the evening of Sunday, February 19, 2023.

He lived in New Jersey and graduated in 1952 from Trenton Catholic Boys School. He attended Rider College in Lawrence Township, New Jersey and majored in business. Later, he worked for 37 years as a purchasing agent for DeLaval (Later IMO Industries). When a new opportunity arose, he accepted a transfer to their newest location and moved with his family to Columbia, KY. It was a move he never regretted.

He took pleasure in helping other achieve success, including assisting local college students learn English as a second language and taking part in numerous volunteer, church and civic groups. He was a member of the Central Kentucky Amateur Radio Club, the Military Affiliate Radio System, Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, the Bell Pepper Festival, Columbia Community Choir, Adair County Band Boosters and Boy Scouts of America. He held numerous positions as a long-time parishioner at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Columbia, KY.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Aaron and Catherine Garrett.

SURVIVORS:

His wife of 62 years: Janis Davidson Garrett

2 sons: Brian (Casi) and Mark (Chasidy)

6 grandchildren: Tasha, BJ, Caitlin, Cailean, Noah and Ainslee.

Funeral Mass: 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church with Rev. Patrick Dolan officiating. A meal will be served after the service.

The family request that no flowers be sent, but would appreciate a donation to Good Shepherd Catholic Church or to the Charity of the donor’s choice, in memory of Jack Garrett.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
 

Gladys “Pauline” Harris, 100, of Russell Springs, KY passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023 at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. She was born August 10, 1922 in Cumberland County, daughter of the late Paul and Fannie Murphy Potts. 
 

Pauline spent many years teaching school.

SURVIVORS:

2 nephews: Gary Russell Bettens and John Humble

Great-nephews and great-nieces

Along with her parents, Pauline was preceded in death by her husband, ‘Chuck”, who passed away June 11, 1995; her sister, Lillie Jean Bettens Humble; and her niece, Donna Jean Bettens Burress.

Funeral Service: Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 1:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Carroll Egnew officiating

Interment: Russell Springs City Cemetery.

Visitation: After 11:00amCT on Wednesday

Bernard Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.  An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
 

Carson Ramsey Lawless, 73, of Russell Springs, KY passed away at his home on Friday, February 17, 2023. Born December 28, 1949 in Glasgow, KY, he was a son of the late William Carson and Opal Kathleen Ramsey Lawless. 
 

Carson was a United States Army Veteran and a paratrooper of the 101^stAirborne Division, with over 200 jumps in his military career. He was a salesman for John Deere farm equipment for more than 40 years. Carson was a member of the Caretakers Riding Club, and he enjoyed riding his motorcycle for charity, while raising money for worthy causes. He was also a farmer, and a well-known farrier in the community. Carson was a big-hearted man that loved his family and all those lucky enough to be part of his life. He was a good father to his children and a good “Pa” to his grandchildren. Carson was the type of person that never met a stranger. For those that knew him, he was a living legend. For those that didn’t, they missed an opportunity to gain a lifelong friend.  
 

SURVIVORS:

3 daughters: Sunni Gayle (Craig) Leach, Cristal (Terry) McClister, and Dawnlyn (Mike) Stamper all of Russell Springs

1 son: Justin (Magan) Sullivan of Russell Springs

2 sisters: Carol Lane of Richmond and Judith McDaniel of St. Louis, Missouri

12 grandchildren: Bethany Carr, Haley Cook, Seth Carr, Ethan McClister, Brandon Leach, Erin Bell, Joseph McDowell, Elizabeth Stamper, Kayln Fair, Alyanna Fair, Kyle Carr, and Jordan Carr

3 great-grandchildren: Gabriel Rios, Jaxon Bell, and Brylee Bell

Special friend: Sandra Biven

In addition to his parents, Carson was preceded in death by his wife of 34 years, Carol Browning Lawless, who passed away September 9, 2019 and a brother-in-law, Harold Lane.

Funeral Service: 1:00 PM CST Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Michael Carnes and Bro. Kenny Kimbler officiating. 

Following the service, the Caretakers Riding Club and the Motorcycle Hearse of Kentucky will lead the procession, and transport Mr. Lawless to his interment at Wolford Cemetery. Full military honors will be provided by the Russell County Honor Guard.

Visitation: 5:00 to 8:00 PM CST Monday, February 20, 2023 and after 8:00 AM CST on Tuesday

Pallbearers: Seth Carr, Justin Sullivan, Ethan McClister, Brandon Sheehan, Brandon Leach, and Jack Hadley

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Caretakers Riding Club, c/o Mike Berry, 213 Dogwood Hollow Road, Jamestown, KY 42629 or Hospice of Lake Cumberland, 100 Parkway Drive, Somerset, KY 42503.

Funeral arrangements for Carson Lawless are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.bernardfuneralhome.com.
 

Elroy “Buck” Rowe, 90, of Columbia, KY died Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. He was born February 6, 1933 in Adair County, KY to the late William “Bill” and Mable Elizabeth Loy Rowe.  

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Grace Norris Rowe in 1998. 

Buck was a member of Sparksville Church of the Nazarene and a retired farmer.

SURVIVORS:

1 son: Larry Rowe of Columbia

1 daughter & son-in-law: Renee and Frank Appleby of Nashville, Tennessee

4 grandchildren: Maegen Somerhalder (Gary), Nicole Darden (Marcus), Kearsten Appleby, Daigan Appleby

2 brothers: Robert “Shaw” Rowe and Leon Rowe both of Columbia

2 sisters: Allene Hardwick of Columbia and Christine Hickerson of Chicago, Illinois

Several other relative and friends

Funeral Service: Monday, February 20, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Paul Kingrey and Bro. Robert Adkins officiating

Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery

Visitation: After 5:00 P.M. Sunday

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Lewis Wheeler, 79, of Columbia, KY died Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 9:45 P.M. at Green Hill Manor Nursing Home in Greensburg. He was born October 23, 1943 in Adair County to the late Duluth “Dukie” and Cecil Petty Wheeler. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Valerie Morris.

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Jean Kemp Wheeler of Columbia

1 son: Todd Wheeler (April) of Cynthiana

1 daughter: Annette Rowe (Allen) of Columbia

2 brothers: Eugene Wheeler (Sharon) of Florida, Haskin Wheeler (Martha) of Arkansas

1 sister: Theril Burton of Columbia

4 grandchildren: Sasha Abbott (Levi), Chase Firkins, Heather Rowe, Lucas Rowe (Alicia)

Several great-grandchildren and other relatives & friends

Lewis requested a private burial in Antioch Cemetery with no visitation or funeral service.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in arrangements charge of arrangements.

Faye Stotts, 69, of Columbia, KY died Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 5:00 A.M. at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. She was born January 13, 1954 in Adair County to the late Elvin and Mamie Burton Cowan. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Stotts on March 6, 2013, and four brothers: Darrell Lynn, Rickey, Mike and Dale Cowan.

Faye was a member of Sparksville Church of the Nazarene, formerly worked at Osh Kosh B’Gosh and will be mostly remembered at an Associate at the Columbia Walmart.

SURVIVORS:

1 daughter: Annetta Stotts of Columbia

3 sisters: Betty White, Kay Turner and Barbara Jones all of Columbia

2 brothers: Ronnie Cowan and Billy Cowan both of Columbia

Several nieces, nephews and other relatives & friends

Funeral Service: Sunday, February 19, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Robert Adkins, Bro. Brian Fudge and Bro. Ralph Foster officiating

Burial: McClister Cemetery

Visitation: After 5:00 P.M. Saturday

Casket Bearers: Mark Jones, Brandon Cowan, Jonathan Cowan, Dirks Cowan, Dewayne Cowan, Scotty Cowan, Luke Stotts, Jesse Stotts

Honorary: Nieces

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Oliver N. “Cat” Stone, 85, formerly of the Sparksville community in Adair County, KY died Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 12:30 P.M. at Lyndon Woods Nursing Home in Louisville. He was born September 16, 1937 in Adair County to the late George P. and Ruth Bowe Stone. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers: Charles, C.M. and James W. Stone.

SURVIVORS:

1 brother & sister-in-law: Chelcie & Diane Stone of Sparksville

1 sister: Shirron Sue Stone of Louisville

4 nephews: Bernie, Jason, Brad and Dale

Cat requested that no services or visitation be held. 

Burial was on Monday, February 13, 2023 in Haven Hill Cemetery

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Gloria Jean Huckaby Terry, 86, of Columbia, KY died Sunday, February 12, 2023 at 11:30 P.M. at Russell County Hospital in Russell Springs. She was born October 5, 1936 in Adair County, KY to the late Jesse Hobert and Cecil Bryant Huckaby.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Ray Terry.

SURVIVORS:

2 sons: Lester Terry, Jr. of Louisville and Henry Brent Terry of Columbia

5 daughters: Deborah Corolla of Columbia, Joy Wimsatt (Kenny) of Columbia, Gloria Doty (Greg) of Shepherdsville, Tammy Arnold ( Chuck) of Louisville, Linda Oldham (Kevin) of Mount Washington

1 brother: Raymond Huckaby of Jamestown

11 grandchildren: Joe, Jessica, Kim, Whitney, Amber CeCe, Josh, Brittany, Sarah, Justin and Eddie Joe

18 great-grandchildren

Several nieces, nephews and other relatives & friends

Funeral Service: Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 12:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Cremation to follow

Visitation: After 10:00 A.M. Wednesday

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Steve Ronald Hovious, 58, of Campbellsville, KY died Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 6:13 P.M. at Taylor Regional Hospital from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Taylor County. He was born September 5, 1964 in Phoenix, Arizona. 
 

He was preceded in death by his mother, Marjorie Jean Love Hovious; his wife, Doris Jean Barton Hovious; and a sister, Peggy Marie Hovious.

SURVIVORS:

His father: Ronald Steve Hovious of Gosport, Indiana

One sister: Lisa Dilbone of Martinsville, Indiana

Several other relatives & friends

The family has chosen Cremation and no services are planned.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Norene Willis Feese, 83, of Knifley, KY passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023 at her residence with her family by her side. She was born in Adair County, KY on November 30, 1939 to the late James Luther and Malissia Rice Willis.
 

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Clement Feese; a son, John Clement Feese; a grandson, Michael Lee Farmer; and two siblings: Alton Willis and Fanny Bell Pederson.

Mrs. Feese was of the Baptist faith and previously attended Plum Point Baptist Church and Charity Baptist Church and most recently SONrise Church. She enjoyed cooking and caring for her family, friends, and anyone in need.

SURVIVORS:

4 children: Pam Feese Hale (Ronnie) of Columbia, KY, Malissa Feese Royse (Mark) of Columbia, KY, Clemadine Feese (Robin) of Somerset, KY and James Feese (Tonya) of Knifley, KY

7 grandchildren: Jeremy Hale (Jiminy), Nick Hale (Tiffany), Tiffany McMinoway (Mike), Matthew McCarol (Katie), Madison Kimbler (Tyler), Kiley Feese, Grant Feese, and Wyatt Feese

5 great-grandchildren: Adelyn and Jace McMinoway, Ryanna and Jonah Hale, Kinsley Hale (and Clay Everett Hale on the way)

5 step-grandchildren & 9 step-great-grandchildren

1 sister: Viola Benaitis of Campbellsville, KY

Several nieces & nephews

Funeral Service: Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 1:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Gary Welker officiating

Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery

Visitation: Tuesday from 4:00-8:00pmCT and on Wednesday morning at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home

Pallbearers: Jeremy Hale, Nick Hale, Matthew McCarol, Grant Feese, Mike McMinoway, Tyler Kimbler, and Jace McMinoway.

Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

Raymond Allen Stapleton, 68, of Columbia, KY died Sunday, February 12, 2023 at 6:12 A.M. at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville. He was born October 5, 1954 in Taylor County, KY to the late Raymond Joseph and Cleo Corbin Stapleton.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Sandra Stapleton.

SURVIVORS:

3 sons: Dustin Stapleton of Columbia, KY, Michael Stapleton and Craig Stapleton of Washington, Pennsylvania

3 brothers & 1 half-brother: Greg Stapleton of Columbia, Michael Stapleton of Texas, Jack Stapleton of Cave City, & Erik Stapleton of Columbia

5 sisters: Joetta Fletcher, Barbara McGaha, Cindy Bradshaw and Wilma Handy all of Columbia, Sheila Hodges of Princeton

4 grandchildren: Chloe, Braxton, Ethen and Chanlee Stapleton

Several nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends

Funeral Service: Friday, February 17, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Ricardo Hughes officiating

Burial: Bearwallow Cemetery

Visitation: After 10:00 A.M. Friday

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Glen Blankenship, Jr., 54, of Russell Springs, KY passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023 while in the company of family, at the Casey County Hospital in Liberty, KY after a long illness. He was born in Ann Arbor, MI on February 14, 1968, a son of the late Glen Blankenship, Sr.

Glen worked as a Concrete Finisher

SURVIVORS:

Kenneth Martin Adamson, 67, of Columbia, KY passed away Friday, February 10, 2023 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY. He was born in Columbia, KY on August 17, 1955 to the late Eva Ellen Knight and Walter Beckham Adamson, Jr.

Kenneth was of the Christian faith and accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior in 1980. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force. Kenneth enjoyed traveling, fishing and spending time with his family and friends.

SURVIVORS:

1 son: Eric Adamson of Somerset, KY

2 brothers: Jerry Adamson (Denise) and Ricky Adamson (Tammy) both of Columbia, KY

Sister-in-law: Jackie Carter Adamson of Russell Springs, KY

Brother-in-law: Bo Carter of Burnside, KY

Several nieces and nephews

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Sheila Carter and a brother, Walter “Waldo” Adamson.

Graveside Service: Monday, February 13, 2023 at 2:00pmCT at the New Concord Cemetery with Bro. Robert Knight officiating with military honors provided by VFW Post 6097

Visitation: Monday from 10:00am-1:30pm at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home

Pallbearers: Bobby Sullivan, James Adamson, Bradley Adamson, Jeremy Carter, Gary Moss, and Brian Harvey.

Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. 

Gene Mitchell Smith, 68, of Columbia, KY passed away Friday, February 10, 2023 at T.J. Samson Community Hospital in Glasgow, KY. He was born in Adair County on May 23, 1954 to the late Lyle Mitchell and Lois Sullivan Smith.

He was also preceded in death by several cousins and other family members.

Gene enjoyed hunting and fishing and lived his life to the fullest. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

SURVIVORS:

1 daughter: Nacole Potts-Hardwick (Ken) of Brevard, NC

2 granddaughters: Laurel and Allie Hardwick

Several cousins, friends, & other relatives

Funeral Service: Sunday, February 12, 2023 at 2:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with cremation to follow the service. 
 

Visitation: Sunday after 12:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home

Mr. Smith’s cremains will be buried beside his parents in the Columbia Cemetery at a later date.
 

Dorothy Ellen England Fletcher, 101, of Columbia, KY passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Summit Manor Nursing Home. She was born on May 30, 1921 in Breeding, KY to the late James and Nancy Ethel England.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, James Ervin Fletcher; two children: Sandra Estes and Bobby Fletcher; a son-in-law, Randy Collier; and eight siblings: Owe, Fred, Orville, Ode, Eola, Mary, Estelle, and Ella.

Mrs. Fletcher was a member of the Glensfork United methodist Church and a former member of the Glensfork Homemakers Club. She and her husband were the former part owners and operators of Warner Fertilizer. She enjoyed quilting, cooking, cleaning, and spending time with her family and friends.

SURVIVORS:

2 sons: Charles Fletcher (Claudett) and Billy Fletcher (Anita) both of Columbia, KY

Daughter-in-law: Loretta Fletcher of Columbia, KY

Son-in-law: Doug Estes of Elizabethtown, KY

7 grandchildren: Angie Collier (Richard Cromer), Kim Barnett (Chad), Kevin Fletcher (Tina), Renae Smith (Barry), Bridget Long (Bill), Steven Fletcher (Joy), and Melissa Cecil

2 step-grandchildren: Kevin and Kristin Estes

16 great-grandchildren: Connor and Keegan Fletcher, Keely and Jack Long, Easton Ellis (Kathryn), Emily Burris (Ryan), Kisha Cooper (Thomas), Evan Fletcher (Emily), Wesley Fletcher (Ashley), Todd Smith (Melissa), Elizabeth Madewell (Zack), Jeff Manning (Tori), Levi Cecil, Kenlee Nellen, Callie Cromer and Walton Cromer

12 great-great-grandchildren: Kaseton, Callan, Ellison, Jase, Cora, Kitt, Lane, Layla, Rory, Remi, Jackson, and Tymbre

Several nieces, nephews, friends & other relatives

Funeral Service: Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 10:00amCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Todd Smith officiating

Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery

Visitation: Friday from 4:00-8:00pmCT and Saturday until time for the funeral

Pallbearers: Steven Fletcher, Kevin Fletcher, Barry Smith, Chad Barnett, Jeff Manning, and Bill Long

Honorary Pallbearers: Her great-grandsons

Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

James Martin "Marty" Brewner, 59, of North Vernon, Indiana passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at his residence. Born May 1, 1963, in Columbus, he was the son of Loretta (Terry) Goodin and the late Gary Brewner.
 

He was with his very loving and special companion, Glenda Farmer, for 8 years. Marty served in the United States Army for 10 years and worked for Animal Control in Jennings County. He was a member of Am Vet’s Post #7 in North Vernon and a former member of the Moose Lodge and The Eagles Lodge, both in North Vernon. Marty enjoyed hunting and fishing.

SURVIVORS:

His mother & stepfather: Loretta & Danny Goodin of Columbia, KY

Companion: Glenda Farmer of North Vernon

1 sister: Fawnda (Rob) Fields of Plant City, Florida

Nephew: Hunter Crowe of Kentucky

Nieces: Mariah Crowe of North Vernon, Stephanie Bragg of Florida, and Jolie Crowe of Kentucky

He was preceded in death by his father, and his nephew, Jeremy Goodin.

In keeping with his wishes, cremation is planned with a celebration of life to be held at a later date.

Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Dove-Sharp & Rudicel Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

Memorials may be made through the funeral home in honor of Marty to Mercy Rescue and Adoption Inc.

This obituary is a courtesy to the family by Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

Benjamin Samuel Curry, 82 of Shepherdsville, KY passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Norton Audubon Hospital. He was a native of Adair County, KY, a son of the late Ausie “Rattler” and Ida Sinclair Curry.

Benjamin was a Baptist by faith and a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church. He was a member of Shivley Masonic Lodge #951. Benjamin was also an avid University of Kentucky fan and loved deer hunting and deep-sea fishing.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by three sons: Gregory, Brian and Gerald Curry and three siblings: Thelbert Curry, Gwen Curry and Nona Bess Bennett.

SURVIVORS:

His loving wife of 61 years: Imogene Curry

4 siblings: Doris Radford, Maggie Janes, Nell Curry and Clifton Curry

9 grandchildren: Josh, Taylor, Jacob, Noah, Benjamin, Gavin, Hunter, Dalton and Lexi

6 great-grandchildren: Michael, Emilie, Mason, Graydon, Paislee and Colton

His beloved dog: Tex “The Boss”

Funeral Service: Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 1:00pmET at Maraman-Billings Funeral Home in Shepherdsville, KY

Burial: Cedar Grove Cemetery

Visitation: Wednesday from 10:00am-8:00pmET and Thursday after 9:00amET at Maraman-Billings Funeral Home

This obituary is a courtesy to the family by Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home in Columbia, KY.

Bert Stephen “Steve” Scott, 68, formerly of Breeding, KY died Thursday, February 2, 2023 at his residence in Bowling Green, KY. He was born January 4, 1955 in Memphis, Tennessee.

He was preceded in death by his father, Bert L. Scott and his mother & step-father: Barbara Giles Broome and Billy Broome.

SURVIVORS:

1 son: Nicholas Giles Scott of Lake Tahoe, Nevada

2 sisters & brothers-in-law: Linda & Dan Affolter and Donna & Curtis McCollough of Breeding

1 half-brother: John Scott of Atlanta

3 nieces: Ami Sandell (Bill), Shamaree Lee (Derek) and Danielle Parker (Vince Yokel)

2 great-nephews & 1 great-niece: Judah Sandall, Evan Lee and Ava Grace Lee

Steve chose Cremation and the family will hold a private service at a later date.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Gary Wayne “Frog” Rooks, 59, of Columbia, KY died Friday, February 3, 2023 at 3:15 A.M. at TJ Health Columbia. He was born July 26, 1963 in Adair County, KY to the late Joe and Nancy Luttrell Rooks.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Huston Rooks and a sister, Faylene Padilla.

Frog was a self-employed mechanic and auto body-man, and recently accepted Jesus as his Savior.

SURVIVORS:

His wife: Nioki Loy Rooks of Columbia

2 brothers: Johnny Rooks of Milltown and Donald Rooks of Seymour, Indiana

3 sisters: Mitzi (Billy) Burton, Betty Burton and Jean Arnett, all of Columbia

Sister-in-law: Naomi Kerr of Glensfork

Brother-in-law: Autry (Joyce) Loy of Columbia

Several nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends

Funeral Service: Monday, February 6, 2023 at 10:30 A.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Pastor Glenn McInteer officiating

Burial: Haven Hill Cemetery

Visitation: After 3:00 P.M. Sunday

Casket Bearers: Patrick Loy, Ethen Pelly, Autry Loy, Cotton Smith, Zach Gilbert, Kenny Burton

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Elnora Burton, 88 of Edinburgh, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at Franciscan Health Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born May 9, 1934 in Adair County, KY, the daughter of the late Moss and Lena (Burton) Burton, Sr.
 

Elnora attended Who-So-Ever-Will Community Church and Calvary Christian Church, both in Edinburgh. She had worked at David R. Webb Company in Edinburgh and Johnson Memorial Hospital in Franklin. She enjoyed shopping, quilting, and yard sales.

She married Arnold Burton on August 6, 1952 and he preceded her in death on February 2, 2010.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was also preceded in death by a son, Mark D. Burton; 4 grandchildren; 2 brothers: Moss Burton, Jr and Luther Burton; and 7 sisters: Alma Hood, Cecil Knight, Elzada Badger, Annie Burton, Zannie Estes, Beatrice Badger, and Naomi Weber.

SURVIVORS:

3 sons: Maxie Burton of Peoga, Indiana, Galen (Susie) Burton of Franklin, Indiana, and William A. “W.A.” (Shelley) Burton of Edinburgh, Indiana

3 daughters: Cathy A. (Jimmy) Weathers of Franklin, Indiana, Marilyn (Randy) Carter of Stinesville, Indiana, and Marianne (Dan) Phillips of Edinburgh, Indiana

21 grandchildren, several great and great-great grandchildren

Funeral Service: Saturday, February 4, 2023 at 2:00pmET at Who-So-Ever-Will Community Church in Edinburgh, Indiana with Reverend Randy Denton officiating

 
Visitation: After 11:00amET on Saturday at the church

Burial: Rest Haven Cemetery in Edinburgh

Arrangements made by Eskew-Eaton Funeral Home in Edinburgh, Indiana.

This obituary is a courtesy to the family by Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.